title: Banking human induced pluripotent stem cells: lessons learned from embryonic stem cells?
abstract: The generation of human embryonic stem cell banking networks has ensured that well-characterized and quality controlled stem cell lines are broadly accessible to researchers worldwide. Here, we provide recommendations for engaging these established networks in efforts to build similar resources for the distribution and collection of induced pluripotent stem cells.
authors.affiliation: National Institute for Biological Standards and Control a centre of the MHRA, South Mimms, Hertfordshire EN6 3QG, UK. Electronic address: glyn.stacey@nibsc.org.
authors.forename: Glyn N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Stacey
authors.forename: Jeremy M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Crook
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hei
authors.forename: Tenneille
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ludwig
mesh_terms: D018070:Biological Specimen Banks; D018929:Cell Culture Techniques; D002460:Cell Line; D053595:Embryonic Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology*; D006801:Humans; D057026:Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology*